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The Wealden, restorations, Crystal Palace ParkOriginal artwork by Walter Ray Woods for Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
Iguanodon and HylaeosaurusSheet 3 of a series of posters by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862, showing Iguanodon and Hylaeosaurus. Date: circa 1862
CorythosaurusThe Corythosaurus, meaning Corinthian helmet lizard, was a bipedal herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Upper Cretaceous period, 76 to 74 million years ago
Parasaurolophus skeletonThis dinosaur which grew up to 10 metres in length had a large crest over the top of its head which extended over a metre. It lived during the Upper Cretaceous period, 76 to 74 mya
Restorations of secondary period animalsOriginal artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins
Iguanodon & MegalosaurusIguanodon was a bipedal herbivorous dinosaur that lived 140-110 million years ago. Less is known about the Megalosaurus, but it lived a little earlier than Iguanodon as a large carnivorous dinosaur
IguanodonThis dinosaur was a large bipedal herbivore which stood 14 feet high and 30 feet long. It lived during the Lower Cretactous around 140 to 110 million years ago
ParasaurolophusThis dinosaur which grew up to 10 metres in length had a large crest over the top of its head which extended over a metre. It lived during the Upper Cretaceous period, 76 to 74 mya
The comparative sizes of extinct animalsPrinted poster, unknown author
Invitation to Dinner in Iguanodon 31 / 12 / 1853Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins
Iguanodon femurA fossil femur, or thigh bone that once belong to the bipedal herbivorous dinosaur, Iguanodon. This specimen shows marks where muscles were once attached to the bone
Parasaurolophus skullA fossil skull belonging to the dinosaur Parasaurolophus on display at the Natural History Museum, London. This large crested dinosaur lived around 70 million years ago during the Upper Cretaceous
The Country of the IguanodonFrontispiece by John Martin from The Wonders of Geology, Volume 1, 1857 by Gideon Mantell (1790-1852). Gideon Mantell was a palaeontologist who discovered Iguanodon fossils in England
Iguanodon skeletonAn illustration of an Iguanodon, a herbivorous dinosaur whose fossil remains have been in many parts of the world making it one of the most successful of all dinosaur species
Early Cretaceous landscape, Southern EnglandArtists impression of an Early Cretaceous (144 to 90 million years ago) landscape in Southern England, with Iguanodon, turtle, and crocodiles
Mary Ann MantellPortrait of Mary Ann Mantell, the daughter of G E Woodhouse and wife of Dr Gideon Mantell. She is commonly thought to have found the first Iguanodon tooth in 1822
Maiasaura with nest of eggs and hatchlingsAn animated model of the dinosaur Miasaura, created by Kokoro Ltd. for the Natural History Museum, London. This dinosaur whose name meand good mother lizard lived during the Upper Cretaceous 60-85 mya
Dinosaur footprints at SwanageFossilised footprint of a dinosaur dating back to around 135 million years ago from a Purbeck Stone quarry near Swanage, Dorset, UK. Scientists believe that they may have belonged to the Iguanodon
Iguanodon toothOriginal Iguanodon tooth found by Dr. and Mrs. Mantell. Iguanodon was a large plant eater with cheek teeth for grinding vegetation and hoof-like claws
Hypsilophodon skullHypsilophodons narrow mouth would have been suitable for picking out soft shoots and leaves. Narrow mouths allow animals to select food with more care. This specimen lived 125 million years ago
Hypsilophodon footHypsilophodons upper foot bones were long and the lower foot thin and flexible, very like todays running birds. This specimen which was discovered in England dates back 125 million years to
Tenontosaurus attacked by DeinonychusDetail of Deinonychus claw from a full scale animated model of a Tenontosaurus being attacked by five Deinonychus, made by Kokoro Co. Japan for The Natural History Museum
DinocochleaA spiral of rock almost three metres long that looks like a giant snail but is a mystery
Iguanodon bonesA jumble of Iguanodon bones developed originally in 1834 by Gideon Algeronon Mantell (1790-1852). Specimen known as The Maidstone Slab. It dates back to around 140 to 110 million years
HeterodontosaurusThis dinosaur whose name means different-toothed lizard is a member was an Ornithopod. It lived during the Lower Jurassic period around 205-180 million years ago
Tyrannosaurus rex eyeGraphic of Tyrannosaurus rex eye. It is believed that the eye sight of this dinosaur was well adapted to hunting. It also had a large olfactory cavity creating a strong sense of smell
Maiasaura hatchlingAn animated model of the dinosaur Miasaura, created by Kokoro Ltd. for the Natural History Museum, London. This dinosaur whose name meand good mother lizard lived during the Upper Cretaceous 60-85 mya
Victorian invitation and menu for dinner at Crystal Palace (
Wealden LandscapeArtists impression of vegetation and reptiles of the early Cretaceous, including Iguanodon, in south eastern England
Telmatosaurus transylvanicusFossil remains of the lower part of the jaw once belonging to the dinosaur, Telmatosaurus transylvanicus, Transylvanian marsh lizard discovered by Baron Franz von Nopsca at Hunedoara, Romania
Iguanodon arthritic toeMiddle toe of a large Iguanodon with arthritic joint shown by the bony overgrowths (rough ridges) betwen the 3rd & 4th toe bones counting back from the terminal phalanx
Du cours de l OrenoquePlate 16 from Atlas Geographique et Physique du Nouveau Continent (1814) by Al. de Humboldt
Maiasaura with youngAn animated model of the dinosaur Miasaura, created by Kokoro Ltd. for the Natural History Museum, London. This dinosaur whose name meand good mother lizard lived during the Upper Cretaceous 60-85 mya
MaiasauraOutline illustration of a Maiasaura
OrodromeusOutline illustration of an Orodromeus
TenontosaurusOutline illustration of a Tenontosaurus
Edmontosaurus skinA specimen of fossilized skin that once belonged to the dinosaur, Edmontosaurus, a member of the Hadrosaur family. It was discovered in Wyoming, USA and dates back to around 67 million years ago
LesothosaurusThis dinosaur was a bipedal herbivore. It lived between 205 and 180 million years ago during the Lower Jurassic period. It was a small, (1 metre in lengh) primative ornithopod
Iguanodon atherfieldensisThis is one of the most complete skeletons of an Iguanodon discovered in the British Isles. It was collected by R.W. Hardy in 1917 in the shales on the Isle of Wight
Dinner in the Iguanodon modelAn engraving of a dinner being held at the Crystal Palace inside the first full sized model of an Iguanodon made by Waterhouse Hawkins in 1853
Edmontosaurus regalis skeletonFossil skeleton of Edmontosaurus regalis in its death position still half buried in sandstone rock. Dates back to the Upper Cretaceous perido, about 71 million years old. Discovered in Alberta, Canada
Iguanodon reconstruction by Gideon Mantell
Iguanodon model, 1990sStudies show that the weight of Iguanodons body was counterbalanced by the heavy tail and that it was able to move on two or four legs. They lived between 140 and 110 million years ago
Hypsilophodon legCross section model to show how Hypsilophodons large, strong leg-moving muscles were concentrated on the thigh and hip to allow the long lower leg to swing fast through a long stride
Heterodontosaurus skullThe skull of a Heterodontosaurus dinosaur that lived around 105 million years ago. It was discovered in South Africa and measures 10 cms in length. The total body lengh would have been 90 cms
Iguanodon model at Crystal PalaceA concrete model of the Iguanodon, as conceived by Professor Sir Richard Owen. It is located in the grounds of Crystal Palace, London and was worked on by Waterhouse Hawkins and Joseph Paxton in 1854
Class Reptilia - Dinosauria, or Gigantic Lizards: IguanadonClass Reptilia - Dinosauria, or Gigantic Lizards:Iguanadon
Iguanodon atherfieldensis skullThe skull belonging to Iguanodon atherfieldensis measuring 450mm long. The fossil was discovered along with a complete skeleton in Brook Bay, Isle of Wight and collected by R.W. Hardy in 1917
TsintaosaurusThis dinosaur duck-billed and herbivorous. It lived around 70 million years ago during the upper Cretaceous period. It grew up to 8 metres in length and about 4 metres wide
Edmontosaurus laboratory workPalaeontologists working on the dinosaur, Edmontosaurus. Applying a resin solution hardener to consolidate and protect freshly prepared fossil bones; here the ankle
Dryosaurus hollow bone structureFragmented femur from Dryosaurus, a fast running herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic period, 155 to 140 million years ago. Fossil evidence has been discovered in Tanzania and USA
Iguanodon ischiumClose-up of a ischium, or hip-bone that belonged to the Iguanodon. It was discovered in Sussex and dates back to around 140 to 110 million years ago
Iguanodon modelAn Iguanodon model made during the 1940s from a reconstruction by Vernon Edward based on the Bernissart skeletons showing Iguanodon in a strictly two-legged kangaroo-like posture
Iguanodon model 1854A 1/20 life size model of the dinosaur Iguanodon created by Waterhouse Hawkins in 1854 under the the supervision of Professor Sir Richard Owen. The model measures 40cm
PachycephalosaurusOutline illustration of a Pachycephalosaurus
Iguanodon legA model cross section of an Iguanodon leg showing the bones, muscles and foot. The Iguanodon was a mainly a bipedal dinosaur. It required large upper thigh muscles for balance and support
Edmontosaurus ankle & footThe fossil ankle and foot bones of Edmontosaurus prepared for an exhibition at the Natural History Museum, London. The fossils were arranged as if they were lying in the quarry in which they were
Geology Department preparators shop, 1934This photograph shows Louis Parsons preparing a skeleton of the plant-eating dinosaur Hypsilophodon, for display at the Natural History Museum, London
Lower Cretaceous dinosaurs discovered in EnglandAn illustration showing a scene in Lower Cretaceous (145 - 100 million years ago) South East England, featuring the following dinosaurs from the left: Iguanodon, Altispinax
EdmontosaurusFossil jaw that once belonged to Edmonotosaurus. It shows the interlocking teeth which formed a grating surface for eating tough vegetation
HypsilophodonA model of Hypsilophodon, a Lower Cretaceous period dinosaur, living 125 million years ago. Its fossils have been found in England and Spain, being first described by Huxley in 1869
Hypsilophodon skeletonA mounted skeleton of the dinosaur Hypsilophodon, whose name meand high-ridge tooth. This specimen that dates back to 125 million years ago was discovered in England
Dryosaurus femur & vertebraRight femur, length 196 mm, and caudal vertebra from a dryosaurus which lived during the Upper Jurassic, 155 to 140 million years ago in present day Tanzania, East africa
Iguanodon teethSome original Iguanodon teeth found by Dr. and Mrs. Mantell. The tooth on the right is 5.3cm long as preserved. Iguanodon was a large plant eater with cheek teeth for grinding vegetation
Iguanodon brainA partial skull that contains a natural mould (endocast) of the interior of the skull where the brain would sit. This is a representation of the external shape of the Iguanodon brain
Iguanodon thumb spikeA fossil thumb spike that once belonged to Iguanodon, a herbivorous dinosaur that lived 140 to 110 million years ago. It is though to have used its sharp ended thumb to defend itself against predators
Iguanodon metatarsalA fossil metatarsal (the long bone of the foot) that once belonged to the herbivorous bipedal dinosaur, Iguanodon. The rough patches are where the muscles and tendons were attached to the bone
Iguanodon footThe right foot of a very large Iguanodon. Some of the toe joints have small frills of bony overgrowth, showing that the dinosaur was suffering from arthritis
Iguanodon handFossil remains of a hand that once belonged to the herbivorous dinosaur, Iguanodon. Notice the very sharpe spike like thumb which is thought to have been used for defending itself against predators
